In the case of Holmium the abbreviated electron configuration is [Xe] 4f11 6s2. Nevertheless, check the complete configuration and other interesting facts about Holmium that most people don't know.
Holmium Overview
Holmium Complete Electron Configuration
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4 s2 3 d10 4 p6 5 s2 4 d10 5 p6 6 s2 4 f11Abbreviated Electron Configuration
[Xe] 4f11 6s2Sources
Occurs in gadolinite. Most often from monazite which is often 50% rare earth and typically 0.05% holmium.Atomic Symbol
HoUses
It has very few practical applications; however, it has some unusual magnetic properties that offer some hope for future applications.Atomic Number
67Learn more about the atomic number.
Description
Fairly soft, malleable, lustrous, silvery metal.Atomic Mass
164,93032Learn more about the atomic mass.
Name Origin
From Holmia, the Latinized name for Stockholm, Sweden.State at 20 °C
SolidDiscovery
Discovered By: J.L. SoretYear: 1878
Location: Switzerland
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